Head coach Gregg Berhalter is now 26-4-6 in his first 36 games since taking over the USMNT in January 2019. Matt Turner is the first USMNT goalkeeper to post wins in each of his first seven appearances. Finally, all the attacking possession and pressure pays off. If you are surprised that this U.S. team failed to win in El Salvador, you haven't been watching. After assembling two almost completely different squads for its two summer trophy-winning runs, head coach Gregg Berhalter has put together an exciting 25-player roster for the first set of World Cup qualifying matches. Also dealt with the high balls well. DeAndre Yedlin is a spectator not in uniform after arriving late from Turkey due to an ice storm. Kellyn Acosta comes in for Yunus Musah, Berhalter is risking Tyler Adams on a yellow, but it hasn't been a super chippy game so the risk is lowered in that sense. Six players have previous World Cup qualifying experience: Christian Pulisic (13 caps), DeAndre Yedlin (10), Kellyn Acosta (6), Tim Ream (6), John Brooks (4) and Sebastian Lletget (1), while the other 19 will look to make their debuts during the Octagonal. El Salvador has gotten in the U.S. penalty area a few too many times, it's somewhat worrying. The final home venue for 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying has been set: USA vs. Panama March 27 @ExploriaStadium #USMNT x @VW USMNT: Qualified. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. - Stop trying to do too much in the attacking third. CONCACAF announced that it has revamped the formats for its senior men's national team competitions to be held between 2023 and 2026. With tonight's appearance, @KellynAcosta becomes the first player since DaMarcus Beasley to appear in 15 straight #USMNT matches. Got there first. USMNT held to 0-0 draw by El Salvador (1:31), Inexperience leads to faltering start on road to World Cup, CONCACAF World Cup qualifying fixtures and results, ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more. Twenty-three of the 25 players took home hardware this summer with the USMNT- 18 players helped the USA lift the inaugural Concacaf Nations League trophy in June, while eight players were part of the squad that won the USMNTs seventh Gold Cup title in August. Pulisic has been shut down throughout this first half, but his skill was on full display there. Here is everything you need on how, when, and where to watch the 2022 World Cup qualifying match between the United States and El Salvador. SLV 0, USA 0, SLV - Mario Gonzalez and Ronald Rodriguez, 75th minute: After Jordan Pefok maintained possession in traffic at the half line, he played to Weston McKennie and Brenden Aaronson on the right wing. Head coach Gregg Berhalter made a triple substitution in the 64th minute, bringing on midfielder Kellyn Acosta, forward Jordan Pefok and defender Antonee Robinson to spark the attack. Weah looks valuable down the flank, his pace is dangerous, and he could link up with Dest down the right. Min deposit requirement. FT: 0 -0A point that leaves a sour taste. As usual, he worked his tail off, helped defend, helped get the attack going moving forward yet just didn't get the service he needed and created little for himself. Los Cusatlecos also reached the quarterfinals of this summers Concacaf Gold Cup, falling 3-2 to Qatar after a second-half comeback effort fell just short. Twelve starters made their World Cup qualifying debut tonight, tying a modern-era record set in the opening game of 1998 World Cup qualifying on Nov. 3, 1996, vs. Guatemala in Washington, D.C. In all honesty, the U.S. has dominated this match, in about as much as one can dominate a hard-fought CONCACAF battle. Concacaf FIFA World Cup Qualifying 2022 USMNT - Final Round SLV 0 FT 0 USA Presented by VW TBD Estadio Cuscatln, San Salvador, El Salvador Match Recap Stories View all February 27. Not surprised but you take the point and move on. Min deposit requirement. First and foremost, Ricardo Pepi misses out up front, with FC Dallas teammate Jesus Ferreira earning the start up top. After an action-packed summer in which the deep U.S. player pool responded to adversity on and off the field and proved itself with two regional championship trophies, the USMNT is ready to show the world that they are prepared to change the way the world views American soccer. All things considered, even that he needing to stretch for it, that's a sitter missed by Jesus Ferreira. Defender Eriq Zavaleta, a former U.S. youth international, got a step on his marking defender near the penalty spot and sent a header low to the right post. 90th minute: Chance, USA! He creates so much freedom for others. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, who is likely to start tonight with Zack Steffen still in Manchester dealing with a back injury, has sealed a summer move to Arsenal, according to a host of reports earlier today. 5:00p.m.: The USMNT will wearits broken glass home kit tonight, with the purple goalkeeper getup. Los Cuscatlecos have reached just two World Cups, in 1970 and 1982, and the U.S. has 18 wins, six draws and one loss in the matchup, which includes an 18-game unbeaten streak (15 victories). A point is a point. "All these games are going to be hard fought," Berhalter told reporters after the draw. 85th minute: Robinson again crops up at the top-left corner of the penalty area, and he fires a curler that stings the palms of Gonzalez. Left foot needed is right. It was comfortable in the end, despite the sputtery attack throughout. And maybe you can make out the snow #USAvSLV pic.twitter.com/mrqUmHi7mV, Just stopped snowing, still chilly, but a beautiful night for soccer. Eighteen of 28 players on El Salvadors roster compete domestically, with five players coming from Alianza and four from Aguila, historically two of the countrys strongest clubs. Full rundown of lineups & team news below. 11:31 pm ET, at El Salvador is coached by former USMNT star midfielder and National Soccer Hall of Famer Hugo Prez. El Salvador vs USA: Date The U.S. men's national team will visit El Salvador at Estadio Cuscatlan in San Salvador on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Undrafted to THIS!!! Neither team has looked sharp in what's been a sloppy display. The move made an immediate impact as the trio of fresh legs catalyzed some solid offensive opportunities. Still, the finishing was poor for most of the affair, especially in the first half, and Robinson's goal just after the break was a needed sigh of relief for the home side. A lovely bit of skill in the box down the left from Reyna, and he lobs it into the six for McKennie who reaches it with his head, but he knocks it wide. El Salvador has seen a recent influx of U.S.-connected talent since Perez took over the program earlier this year. 46th minute: Back under way for the second half. At 4-3-1, the United States currently ranks second in the . Pulisic handed the captain's armband to Adams shortly past the hour mark after Berhalter substituted the Chelsea man for RB Salzburg's Brenden Aaronson. The result leaves the U.S. in second place in the CONCACAF table on 18 points from nine games, with Canada leading by a single point after its win over Honduras. The United States men's national team's Concacaf World Cup qualifying campaign started uneventfully on Thursday as the red, white and blue had to settle for a 0-0 draw at El Salvador. #USAvSLV. 7:39 pm ET, at The United States, somehow, for all its dominance, does not have a shot on target yet, which is worrying. With an almost entirely different roster, the USA took home its seventh Concacaf Gold Cup in August with another dramatic overtime final vs. Mexico. Full Squad Notes https://t.co/PEqC0Nb3jy #USAvSLV x @VW pic.twitter.com/Uafkd3QIKC. FIFA confirmed that the three 2026 World Cup hosts -- the United States, Canada and Mexico -- all had their expected automatic entries confirmed. The United States played out a hard-fought draw against El Salvador in its first match of the Octagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying in San Salvador on Thursday night. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. pic.twitter.com/ybg9qRSiWF. Standings after Matchday 1. Corner is right to Walker Zimmerman all alone near the far post, but he heads it right into the ground disappointingly. If both results hold, it would put a lot of pressure on Tata Martino, but more importantly here, it would put the United States in a position of true strength in the Octagonal. Ricardo Pepi's been good for us and I'm sure we're going to see him in this window. 10:46 pm ET. The teams last played in qualifying in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup-. Without Christian Pulisic, the U.S. struggled to find a reference point in attack that could be that threat and creator. The teams last played in qualifying in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup- both come-from behind results for the USMNT. It's Match Day. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | ET on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ and Universo, FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING, scheduled during a FIFA international window, all players were available for selection. ET. at Ricardo Pepi was expected to lead the U.S. attack, but his FC Dallas teammate Jesus Ferreira makes his first World Cup qualifying start up top instead. U.S. Soccer kicked off its Countdown to World Cup Qualifying with the launch of Only Forward, / Solo Palante,the USMNTs new creative campaign focused on uniting fans and the team in a collective journey to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Story of his life. Did more defensively than in attack, so that tells you everything considering he's a striker. Christian Duenas of El Salvador comes to the sideline to remove his thermalunderwear top, which is a hardo move. Pulisic's corner is wasted. Gio Reyna and Weston McKennie both equalized for the USA in regulation before Christian Pulisic drew and converted the game-winning penalty in the second period of overtime. GOALKEEPERS (3): Kevin Carabantes (FAS; 3/0), Mario Gonzalez (Alianza; 11/0), Yonatan Guardado (Once Deportivo; 0/0), DEFENDERS (8): Lizandro Claros (Aguila; 0/0), Roberto Dominguez (Chalatenango; 42/1), Ronald Gomez (Aguila; 10/0), Alexander Larin (Comunicaciones/GUA; 62/4), Miguel Lemus (Chalatenango; 6/0), Bryan Tamacas (Alianza; 42/1), Eduardo Vigil (Firpo; 1/0), Eriq Zavaleta (Toronto FC/CAN; 8/1), MIDFIELDERS (10): Melvin Cartagena (Once Deportivo; 1/0), Darwin Ceren (Houston Dynamo/USA; 66/4), Enrico Hernandez (FC Eindhoven/NED; 0/0), Christian Martinez (San Carlos/CRC; 0/0), Armando Moreno (New Mexico United/USA; 4/0), Marvin Monterroza (Alianza; 29/2), Denis Pineda (FAS; 28/3), Narciso Orellana (Alianza; 39/1), Harold Osorio (Alianza; 1/0), Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC/USA; 4/1), FORWARDS (7): Jairo Henriquez (Aguila; 12/1), Walmer Martinez (Hartford Athletic/USA; 8/2), Joshua Perez (Miami FC/USA; 10/3), Kevin Reyes (FAS; 1/0), Joaquin Rivas (FC Tulsa/USA; 14/4), Erick Rivera (Santa Tecla; 3/0), Styven Vasquez (Aguila; 1/0). McKennie involved, and he looks to be moving better. Berhalter to @SamBorden : Hugo Perez and El Salvador proved a well-structured and stubborn opponent, but the visitors provided little in the way of counter-threat in front of Matt Turner's goal, making the proceedings comfortable for the United States despite the thin scoreline. Turner at full stretch had it mostly covered and made Roldan's window very small, but there was a window for him to hit. USMNT starting lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Turner (GK)Dest, Zimmerman, Richards, A. RobinsonAdams, McKennie, Musah Pulisic, Ferreira, Weah. The USA closes out the September international window vs. Honduras in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday, Sept. 8 (10:05 p.m. Had some trouble down the right with Alex Roldan and just wasn't at his sharpest. The U.S. drew El Salvador 2-2 at Estadio Cuscatlan in March 2009 on late goals from Jozy Altidore and Frankie Hejduk and also came back for a 2-1 win in Sandy, Utah in September 2009. 11:26 pm ET, at 12:31 am ET, at Few things on Berhalter:- Didn't care for the XI. El Salvador starting lineup (4-4-2, left to right): Gonzalez (GK) Larin, Vigil, Dominguez, Tamacas Duenas, Landaverde, Ceren, Roldan J. Henriquez, Rivas. Jesus Ferreira, who was picked over Ricardo Pepi at forward for the Americans, had two good chances in the opening 20 minutes but failed to get either of his shots from close range on goal. The interventions were critical. "Anytime you go away from home, it's going to be a difficult game. The hosts threatened very little, with Matt Turner looking sharp at goal when called upon, helping record yet another clean sheet after his stellar performances at the Gold Cup. Damn good to see Jordan Morris back on the field for a World Cup qualifier. Berhalter would not be drawn on injury updates, but did state that Weston McKennie who was seen limping late after a failed header in front of net was "fine" and that "I've spoken to medical and nothing came up.". He'ssupported by Pulisic Timothy Weah who is preferred to Brenden Aaronson. PSV Eindhoven and U.S. international midfielder Richie Ledezma has "made no commitment" to play for Mexico, according to a source. Came in off the bench and tried to make an impact on the left but was defended well. 5:34 am ET, at He occupied the center backs well, and should be in the mix to start as qualifying goes on. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. 38th minute: Dest takes a wild swing at the ball near the top of the box and his shot is blocked. Documents remain to be filed. McKennie jumped to meet the ball at the six-yard line, but his header attempt went just wide. Defender Eriq Zavaleta, a former U.S. youth international, got a step on his marking defender near the penalty spot and sent a header low to the right post. Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Weston McKennie flashed a header wide and Acosta's nodded effort came back off the bar and was smothered by El Salvador keeper Mario Gonzalez as the match approached the 80-minute mark. Fellow forward Konrad de la Fuente made a summer move to Ligue 1 power Olympique Marseille and has started each of the clubs first three matches, logging an assist in his club debut on Aug. 8. Tim Weah was forced to withdraw from the roster due to an injury suffered in training with his club prior to departure for camp. The roster is out for the U.S.'s next three matches on the road . John Herdman, who coached the Canada men's team to their first World Cup appearance in 36 years, said he has no plans to leave the team. All Rights Reserved. Turner swallowed the attempt to keep things scoreless. MORE: USMNT roster for January qualification matches. down the right flank and the Juventus midfielder played a ball to Acosta at the six but his header which seemed to be sailing into the goal just inside the left post forced goalkeeper Mario Gonzalez to make a diving save. 64th minute: Berhalter makes a big call, withdrawing Pulisic for Brendan Aaronson in the USA'sfirst substitution. ANTONEE ROBINSON WITH THE BREAKTHROUGH FOR THE USMNT pic.twitter.com/ybatzdZaGj. An incredible save by Gonzalez keeps El Salvador's deficit at just one. The U.S. continued its habit of slow starts in this World Cup qualifying cycle and, despite having the better of possession, failed to find the back of the net as the first half ended 0-0. Competition: Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Venue: Cuscatln Stadium; San Salvador, El Salvador, Scoring Summary: 1 2 F, USA 0 0 0, SLV 0 0 0, USA: 1-Matt Turner; 22-Deandre Yedlin (17-Sebastian Lletget, 79), 12-Miles Robinson, 13-Tim Ream, 2-Sergio Dest (5-Antonee Robinson, 64); 4-Tyler Adams (Capt. Midfielder Weston McKennie played a key role in the USAs best chances of the second half in the 72nd and 75th minutes. 12:37 am ET, at The United States Men's National Team churned through 2022 World Cup qualifying, and is now in the back half of the schedule. The eighteen-year-old Pepi earns his first USMNT call-up. 52nd minute: GOAL, USA! That's a big opportunity for Richards. Had a really nice late chance that he should have done better with. View full match commentary including video highlights, news, team line-ups, player ratings, stats and more. That's midnight in the UK and 4pm PST. He said the attack was solid in short spells, but he wanted to run at El Salvador with more "ambition" and purpose. United States vs. El Salvador. A total of six El Salvador players logged minutes in the match: defender Roberto Dominguez, midfielder Darwin Ceren, Marvin Monterroza, Denis Pineda and Narciso Orellana plus forward Joaquin Rivas. caleb lohner hair, puerto vallarta to sayulita by boat,